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Raymond Gould Obituary

Raymond G. Gould, 89, of Manchester, beloved husband of Pauline L. (Ketley) Gould, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2011.

Raymond was born on Oct. 27, 1921, in Newport, N.H., son of the late Harold and Lena (Walker) Gould. He resided in Manchester for 10 years, previously living in Willimantic for 30 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving his country during World War II. He was a carpenter for many years, and had worked for Beyor Construction for several years.

Mr. Gould is survived by his loving family: his wife, Pauline; two sons, David Gould, and his wife, Karen, of Manchester and Bruce Gould, and his wife, Sandie, of Lyndon Center, Vt.; two granddaughters, Heather Camber, and her husband, Dan, and Holly Lee, and her husband, David Lee; three great-grandchildren, Autumn, Rebecca, David; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a sister and three brothers.

Funeral services will be private.

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Published by Journal Inquirer from Mar. 17 to Mar. 21, 2011.

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J Hachey

March 17, 2011

David and Karen,
Very sorry to hear of your loss.
Joanne & Joe

Holmes Funeral Home

March 17, 2011

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

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